Snub: Steve Carell in 'The Office'

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Farewell, world's best boss. Steve Carell was absent from the lead actor in a comedy series category. And since he left the show last season, this was his last chance to be nominated for his role as Michael Scott, Dunder-Mifflin's goofy but well-meaning office manager. Perhaps the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. prefers Ricky Gervais as its "Office" head honcho?

Farewell, world's best boss. Steve Carell was absent from the lead actor in a comedy series category. And since he left the show last season, this was his last chance to be nominated for his role as Michael Scott, Dunder-Mifflin's goofy but well-meaning office manager. Perhaps the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. prefers Ricky Gervais as its "Office" head honcho? (Chris Haston / NBS)

Farewell, world's best boss. Steve Carell was absent from the lead actor in a comedy series category. And since he left the show last season, this was his last chance to be nominated for his role as Michael Scott, Dunder-Mifflin's goofy but well-meaning office manager. Perhaps the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. prefers Ricky Gervais as its "Office" head honcho?